Xavier Phipps gives UTEP a long, twitchy mismatch target
The 6-foot-5, 205-pound former Houston Dekaney wideout brings UTEP a rare size/speed-looking profile and immediate red-zone upside, and in UTEP’s Sept. 12, 2026 win over Texas Southern he caught 3 passes for 31 yards. He also has a transfer/recruiting pedigree that suggests upside rather than polish, so the appeal is the ceiling: a big-bodied receiver who can win contested balls and stretch smaller defensive backs. If your team wants a developmental pass catcher with frame and catch radius, he’s a clean fit; if you need a finished technician, patience is part of the package.
